Public reminded of role to curb rabies

KUCHING: Local communities as well as pet owners have the responsibility to prevent the spread of rabies and to take care of pet animals at all times. Minister of Food Industry, Commodity and Regional Development (M-FICORD) Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom said rabies has affected the lives of humans in Sarawak and around the […]

Two new rabies-infected areas in Sarawak

KUCHING: Two new areas have been declared rabies-infected by the Sarawak Disaster Management Committee. Chairman Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said the 68th and 69th location — Pedaan, Baram in Telang Usan, Miri, and Tatau bazaar, Bintulu, respectively — were in the 10km radius of where two stray dogs were caught and their test results […]

Owners urged to vaccinate their dogs against rabies

SIBU: Dog owners here have been told to be a more responsible for their animals after 10 more places have been declared as rabies-infected areas. The Department of Veterinary Services Sarawak (DVSS) last June 13 announced that these 10 places are Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman, Lorong Permai Timur, Kampung Bahagia Jaya Teku, Sibujaya, Mile 1/2 […]